Garden City H.S. Freshman Barbecue:
Friday, September 25
Flu Clinic:
Friday, September 25
Investment Bond
Town Hall Meeting:
Tuesday, September 29
Friday, September 25
Catholic Studies Program
“Catholics Confront the Challenge of the Great (Messina) Earthquake: Europe’s Worst Natural Disaster” will be held in the Nassau Community College Center Building at 7:30 p.m. The earthquake occurred Dec. 28, 1908 in the Messina Strait which separates Italy from Calabria. The quake’s magnitude was 7.5 by today’s Richter Scale. A devastating tsunami formed causing 40-foot waves to crash down on coastal cities. The death toll was estimated at 200,000. During his presentation, Dr. Salvatore LaGumina will speak about the disaster and the reaction to it. Free and open to the public. Registration and a parking permit required. Call 572-7472.
Garden City H.S. Freshman Barbecue – Class of 2013
The Garden City High School Class of 2013 is invited to attend the 6th annual Freshman Barbecue at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The GCHS PTA organizes this event to welcome the 9th graders and ease the transition into an exciting new school environment. The evening’s $15 ticket price will include music by Lovett Entertainment, delicious barbecue food, games and raffle prizes. All members of the Class of 2013 have received an invitation/permission form in the mail that must be completed and received by Sept. 21. Extra forms are available at the high school main office. Donations from freshmen family and friends to make this event most successful and memorable are requested. Your choice of donations includes gift certificates, fun door prizes, desserts, and appetizers. If you would like to contribute, contact: door prizes, Ronda D’Antonio747-2526 (jraskd@optonline.net); dessert/appetizers, Debbie Schlichte 330-4114 (dschlichte@optonline.net).
Flu Clinics
Resurrection and The LIFE Church will hold flu clinics open to the community to get immunized with the flu or pneumonia vaccination, delivered by a Walgreen’s pharmacist. Immunizations will be available today at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 420 Stewart Ave., Garden City, from 9 a.m. to noon and at The LIFE, 1 Old Westbury Rd. (at Jericho Tpke., Old Westbury), on Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. Walgreen’s will handle all the paperwork for Medicare recipients. Medicare recipients will have no out-of-pocket expense. All others can submit their insurance information to Walgreen’s and each individual’s health insurer or insurance plan will respond according to coverage plan for the immunization. On the day of the clinic non-Medicare participants are asked to bring cash or check for $25 for the basic flu shot. For more information and to make an appointment, contact Linda Wardley at Resurrection at 746-4426 or Laura Bauer at The LIFE at 333-3355.
Friday, September 25
New Technologies in Transportation: The Future of LI
Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Long Island Railroad with a showcase of new technologies in transportation. Updates and showcases include East Side Access, presented by MTA Capital Construction; Next Generation Satellite Air Traffic Control presented by the Port Authority of NY and NJ and more. 8 to 10:30 a.m. in Hofstra University’s Student Center Theatre, Hempstead. Tickets $40 for Action Long Island members; $50 nonmembers. Rows of 10 VIP Seats – $350 for Action Long Island members;$450 nonmembers. Registration is required. Visit www.actionlongisland.org/25.html or contact 631-425-2700.
Saturday, September 26
Irish American Society
Monthly Dance at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8 p.m. Music by Pete Kelly’s Premier Ceili Band. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Donation $15. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080 for information and reservations.
Annual Outdoor Craft Fair
At St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Rushmore Ave., Carle Place, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor space available. For more info call 334-5855.
Sunday, September 27
LI Choral Society Young Voices Open Auditions
Auditions will be held at 5 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockville Centre and are open to boys from ages 8 to 12 with unchanged voices, and girls from ages 8 to 16. The children will be tested for singing voice range, timbre and pitch matching. A parent’s orientation meeting will be held during the rehearsal which will follow the auditions, beginning at approximately 6 p.m. Rehearsals will be held on Sundays (excluding holidays) from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Holy Trinity Open House
Holy Trinity Diocesan High School, 98 Cherry Ln., Hicksville, will host a fall Open House from noon to 2:30 p.m. The event is open to all prospective students planning enrollment for fall 2010. For more information or to take a virtual tour of Holy Trinity, visit www.holytrinityhs.org.
Tuesday, September 29
Investment Bond Town Hall Meeting
Garden City residents will vote to approve or reject a $36.5 million school investment bond on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Garden City High School. The Joint Conference Committee of the four POAs, in cooperation with the Garden City Board of Education, is sponsoring a Town Hall meeting at Garden City High School to discuss the $36.5 million school investment bond. It is set for 8 p.m. and is open to all residents. It will include a question and answer session.
Wednesday, September 30
Calling all Girls/Parents Interested in Girl Scouts
Become part of the largest organization of girls and women in the world. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place/ Do you like crafts, science, math, camping, trips, helping others? Come find out what it’s all about. Girl Scouts get to make new friends, do community service projects, earn awards and to have fun. Many girls in Garden City waiting for troops and leaders are needed in order to place them. New girls are always welcome. There will be an informational meeting for parents and girls interested in Girl Scouts at 7:30 p.m. in the Garden City Library small basement meeting room. All schools in Garden City are welcome. Girl Scouting in Garden City will be discusse and registration materials for girls, leaders and other adult volunteers interested in joining a troop will be provided. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about Girl Scouts and ask questions. Contact Ann Marie Marciano atannmarciano@aim.com.
STAR Workshop
Want to know more about STAR? Need help with the application? Come to Senator Kemp Hannon’s Enhanced STAR Workshop at 7 p.m. at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Pky., Hicksville. To reserve your seat, call 739-1700 or e-mail Senator Hannon at hannon@senate.state.ny.us. For more information regarding your eligibility for Enhanced STAR, visit www.kemphannon.com.
Thursday, October 1
Local Chefs Support the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program
Local chefs and food purveyors are supporting the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program through fund raising and education for the month of October with special dishes, drinks, promotions and information. The Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh St., will donate 10 percent from each “Think Pink” menu item at their Rein restaurant; items will include a Pink Ribbon Martini and select dishes by Belgian Chef Steven De Bruyn. The hotel’s historic cupola will be lighted pink throughout October. Call 877-9385. Visit www.gardencityhotel.com. At La Bottega, 143 Nassau Blvd., Garden City South, order any of these items and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Adelphi program: strawberry bellini, grilled scallops with sautéed mixed mushrooms and strozzapreti pasta sautéed with cherry tomatoes, baby shrimp and a touch of wine. Call 486-0935. Go to www.ilovepanini.com. Shop at NY Ravioli, New York Ravioli & Pasta Co., 12 S. Denton Ave., New Hyde Park, any Friday during October. Ten percent of total sales for the day will be donated. Call 741-7287. Go to www.nyravioli.com.
Saturday, October 3
Irish American Society
Harvest Moon Ball at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. Cocktail hour 6 p.m. Open bar all evening. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Catered by the Bellport Country Club. Music by The Andy Healey Band. Master of Ceremonies Tony Jackson. Donation $80 per person. Black tie optional. Reservations required. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080 for information and reservations.
Fall Rummage Sale
There will be a white elephant sale, baked goods, clothing, furniture, toys, linens and more for everyone. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 40 Washington Ave., Hempstead. Call 485-6363.
Children’s Books Featured at Westbury Friends Fair
The Westbury Friends Fair on Post Ave. at Jericho Tpke. has been a local tradition for 56 years, this year featuring new and gently-used children’s books. Also for sale: a wide range of books for adults, antiques and attic treasures, household items, as well as home-baked goods, flowering plants and fresh farm produce. Games are provided to keep children occupied while adults browse. Lunch is available and the LI Traditional Music group will provide lively music on the patio. The event is held rain or shine from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All items are donations; no dealers are included.
Sunday, October 4
American Heart Walk
Nassau Community College is the official Nassau County location for this year’s American Heart Walk. The walk will take place at the NCC Field House, with a health fair and registration from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and the walk itself starting at 10 a.m. The walk, sponsored by the American Heart Association, is a 5K walking event established to raise funds in the fight against heart disease and stroke on Long Island. It also promotes cardiovascular health and regular exercise. If you would like to participate or volunteer in this year’s American Heart Walk, contact Nancy Rao 777-8447. Contact Reggie Tuggle at 572-7251 for information about Nassau’s participation in the event.
Tuesday, October 6
Nassau North Shore Christian Women’s Club
Invites women to its luncheon which will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the George Washington Manor Restaurant, Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. The cost of the luncheon is $21. If you wish to pay by check, make the check out to “Cash.” “Harvest of Gifts” – Bring a bounty of fresh baked goods, crafts and new gifts to sell beginning at 11 a.m. “A Basket of Balloons” – Bosco Lau will demonstrate some of his beautiful balloon creations. “Harvest of Thoughts” – Bosco Lau will speak about how to cultivate a life that yields high dividends. “Harvest Moon” – Jan Dougherty, soloist. For reservations or information call Jane Voss 742-0861 or Alice Russo 248-9726 by Sept. 25. Cancellations are essential.
Wednesday, October 7
Free Legal Seminar About Elder Abuse
Presented by the Nassau Community College Paralegal Studies Program and the Women’s Bar Association of Nassau County at 7 p.m. in the College Center Building. Among the topics presented in the seminar will be identification of elder abuse in its various forms: financial, physical and psychological; available actions when elder abuse is suspected; and advance directives. Family court petitions, government rules and regulations and available resources for the elderly will also be discussed. Lawyers Rita Stein, Esq., Irene Villacci, Esq., and Joy Watson, Esq. will be the presenters. Linda B. Zuech, Esq., president of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, will moderate the event. For more information about the seminar, which is open to the public, call 572-7774 or e-mail paralegal@ncc.edu.
Thursday, October 8
Marketing Seminar/Networking Event
From 5:30 to 7:30 .m., State Bank of Long Island will sponsor a free networking event and business seminar entitled “Innovative Marketing Strategies in the New Economy.” The event will be held at the New Hyde Park branch located at 699 Hillside Avenue. The presenters of the business seminar are Marla Seiden, president of Seiden Communications, a New Hyde Park based public relations and marketing firm, and Stephanie Larkin, president of Red Penguin Web Solutions, a Floral Park based web development and design firm. RSVP by Sept. 30th as the program is limited to 30 people. Call Sandy at 495-5077 or email to: sbentley@statebankofli.com.
Investment Bond Open Meeting
The Garden City PTA will hold an open meeting with school district officials to discuss the $36.5 million school investment bond and answer resident’s questions. This will take place at Garden City High School beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Garden City Public Schools Investment Bond Tours
On Oct. 27 the Garden City community will be asked to vote on the 2009 School Investment Bond, which addresses the district’s most pressing health and safety, code requirement and spatial issues. The proposed bond includes capital projects in all nine district buildings. The public is invited to join district administrators for school building tours to view some of the areas that would be addressed by the bond. For more information, contact the Public Information Office, 478-1079. The tour dates are as follows: Saturday, Sept. 26: 9:30 a.m. – Primary Schools; 11 a.m. – Stratford. Oct. 3: 9:30 a.m. – Middle School; 11:30 a.m. – High School. Oct. 17: 9:30 a.m. – Stewart.
Defensive Driving Courses
Conducted by AAA New York in the Garden City office located at 229 Seventh St. The six-hour course allows participants to get the latest driving information from AAA-certified instructors, a 10 percent discount on collision and liability insurance and a reduction of up to four points from driver’s license. One hour lunch break on all-day sessions. The cost is $35 for AAA members; $49 nonmembers ; 25 senior discount days members 55+*; $25 young driver discount days members 16 to 24**). Class size limited. Reservations required. Call 873-2381. The following dates are offered:
•Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
•Sept. 30* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Oct. 2* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
•Oct. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Oct. 6 and 7** from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•Oct. 9* from 9:30 a.m. to 4;30 p.m.
•Oct. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Oct. 13 and 14** from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Oct. 20 * from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
•Oct. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vendors Wanted
For an indoor craft fair to be held on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For an application, call 678-5000, ext. 6430. Spaces are limited, Reserve your spot today.
